WHAT’S NEW IN ANNUITIES: December 2018
{December 31st, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, indexed, structured, and variable annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. AnnuitySpecs […]
WHAT’S NEW IN LIFE INSURANCE: December 2018
{December 31st, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s LifeSpecs analysis tool provides an up-to-date view of the indexed universal life, indexed whole life, traditional universal life, traditional whole life, and interest-sensitive whole life being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. LifeSpecs’ What’s New section will default to the last three months and […]
Welcoming 2019!
{December 23rd, 2018} by Jamie Johnson
Wink will be closed January 1st, 2019 in observance of the New Year holiday. Designed by Freepik We are very excited about continuing enhancements to our analysis tools and sales report in 2019 such as: Launching our illustration benchmarking tool. Tracking sales of variable annuities. WOW! Contact us for details and stay tuned for much […]
WHAT’S NEW IN ANNUITIES: November 2018
{November 27th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, indexed, structured, and variable annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. […]
WHAT’S NEW IN ANNUITIES: October 2018
{October 30th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, indexed, structured, and variable annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. […]
WHAT’S NEW IN LIFE INSURANCE: September 2018
{October 3rd, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s LifeSpecs analysis tool provides an up-to-date view of the indexed universal life, indexed whole life, traditional universal life, traditional whole life, and interest-sensitive whole life being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. LifeSpecs’ What’s New section will default to the last three months and […]
WHAT’S NEW IN ANNUITIES: September 2018
{October 3rd, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, indexed, structured, and variable annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. […]
WHAT’S NEW IN LIFE INSURANCE: August 2018
{September 5th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s LifeSpecs analysis tool provides an up-to-date view of the indexed universal life, indexed whole life, traditional universal life, traditional whole life, and interest-sensitive whole life being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. LifeSpecs’ What’s New section will default to the last three months and […]
WHAT’S NEW IN ANNUITIES: August 2018
{September 5th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, indexed, structured, and variable annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. […]
AnnuitySpecs Awesomeness
{August 29th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Can you believe it has almost been two months since we introduced the new AnnuitySpecs site?! One month after launch we had already made additional awesome updates to the site and will have even more coming in September. First, let’s recap this month’s updates. At launch, we underestimated how much the insurance realm loves Internet […]
NEW and IMPROVED AnnuitySpecs analysis tool
{July 11th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
We hope you didn’t freak out when you logged into AnnuitySpecs and saw that everything changed. Please remain calm. Rest assured that the Wink staff is here to help you. It IS a lot of change. We get it. We don’t expect you to read our minds. If things get hairy contact support@winkintel.com or call 1 (855) ASK-WINK. […]
Wink’s New and Improved AnnuitySpecs
{June 30th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Introducing…the NEW and IMPROVED AnnuitySpecs tool! Don’t freak-out when you log-in. Basically, everything has changed. Again, remain calm. Rest assured that the Wink staff is here to help you. First, we added Structured Annuities (also known as collared annuities, buffered annuities, indexed variable annuities, etc.) as well as traditional Variable Annuities (VAs) to AnnuitySpecs. […]
WHAT’S NEW IN ANNUITIES: May 2018
{June 19th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, and indexed annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. AnnuitySpecs Subscribers: […]
WHAT’S NEW IN LIFE INSURANCE: May 2018
{June 19th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s LifeSpecs analysis tool provides an up-to-date view of the indexed universal life, indexed whole life, traditional universal life, traditional whole life, and interest-sensitive whole life being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. LifeSpecs’ What’s New section will default to the last three months and […]
Award Recipient: Pacific Life Companies
{June 19th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
“On behalf of Pacific Life, I want to thank you and your team for the wonderful award we received last Friday.” -Marketing Research Manager Pacific Life Companies received the Wink’s 2017 Leader in Indexed Life Insurance Sales award as featured on May 8th at https://www.winkintel.com/2018/05/winks-2017-leader-in-indexed-life-insurance-sales/. Thank you for taking the time to share your photo with […]
Wink’s 2017 Leader in Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity Sales
{May 31st, 2018} by Wink, Inc.
New York Life Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, New York Life Insurance and Annuity Company was the #1 seller of Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities in 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report/Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities, which considers manufacturers of declared-rate deferred annuities with a rate that is […]
Wink’s 2017 Leader in Fixed Annuity Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Jackson National Life Insurance Company Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Jackson National Life of New York were the #1 sellers of Fixed Annuities in 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report/Fixed Annuities, which considers manufacturers of […]
Wink’s 2017 Leader in Indexed Annuity Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Allianz Life Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Allianz Life of North America was the #1 seller of Indexed Annuities in 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report/Indexed Annuities, which considers manufacturers of indexed deferred annuities, which earn excess interest that is limited, […]
Wink’s 2017 Leader in Indexed Life Insurance Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Pacific Life Companies Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Pacific Life Insurance Company and Pacific Life & Annuity Company were the #1 sellers of Indexed Life Insurance in 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report/Indexed Life, which considers manufacturers of […]
Wink’s 2017 Trailblazer in Fixed Annuity Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Minnesota Life – Securian Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company increased their Fixed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2016 to 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & […]
Wink’s 2017 Trailblazer in Indexed Annuity Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Thrivent Financial Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased their Indexed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2016 to 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report/Indexed Annuities, which considers manufacturers of indexed deferred annuities, […]
Wink’s 2017 Trailblazer in Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Protective Life Companies Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Protective Life Insurance Company and Protective Life and Annuity Insurance Company increased their Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2016 to 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s […]
Wink’s 2017 Trailblazer in Indexed Life Insurance Sales
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Farm Bureau Life Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company increased their Indexed Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2016 to 2017. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report/Indexed Life, which considers manufacturers of permanent […]
Wink’s 2017 Excellence in Annuity Innovation Award
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Security Benefit Life Insurance Company for RateTrack Annuities (the first “floating rate” annuities) About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served as the insurance industry’s #1 resource of indexed insurance product sales since 1997. Providing sales by product, company, […]
Wink’s 2017 Excellence in Life Insurance Innovation Award
{May 8th, 2018} by Wink, Inc
Accordia Life for Lifetime Builder ELITE IUL (“Linked Loan” option) About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served as the insurance industry’s #1 resource of indexed insurance product sales since 1997. Providing sales by product, company, crediting method, index, […]
What’s New in Annuities: March 2018
{April 12th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis provides an up-to-date view of the traditional fixed, multi‐year guaranteed, and indexed annuities being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. AnnuitySpecs’ “What’s New” section will default to the last three months and one can view historical data in quarterly intervals. AnnuitySpecs Subscribers: […]
What’s New in Life Insurance: March 2018
{April 12th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s LifeSpecs analysis tool provides an up-to-date view of the indexed universal life, indexed whole life, traditional universal life, traditional whole life, and interest-sensitive whole life being launched and retired on a monthly basis so you can quickly view trends in product development. LifeSpecs’ What’s New section will default to the last three months and […]
TOTAL OVERALL INDEXED ANNUITY SALES (2017)
{March 29th, 2018} by Jamie Johnson
We have tracked indexed annuity sales by insurance carrier each year since 1998 in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. All-Time sales for indexed annuities through 2017 are over $560.7 billion according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report! Wow! It has become an ongoing tradition to update our analysis each year, compiling the year-end sales to see which […]
TOTAL OVERALL INDEXED LIFE SALES (2017)
{March 14th, 2018} by Jamie Johnson
In 1998, Wink began tracking indexed life sales by insurance carrier each year in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. We compiled all of the data from 1998 – 2017 to establish the top 10 indexed life carriers for the “Total Overall Indexed Life Sales.” Pacific Life Companies has emerged the leader for Total Overall […]
Victoria Peterson of Wink, Inc. named to the 2018 BISA Rising Star Program
{March 8th, 2018} by Wink's RockStars
The Bank Insurance & Securities Association’s (BISA) Diversity Committee approved Victoria Peterson’s Rising Star application. The Rising Star program recognizes BISA members who have demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the financial industry. Individuals with outstanding leadership skills were encouraged to apply. Valuing diversity of thought and experiences that span a […]
Happy New Year!
{December 27th, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
We will be closed January 1st, 2018 in observance of the holiday. Our weekly newsletter will resume to Wednesdays beginning on January 3rd, 2018. We are very excited for the new year and our upcoming enhancements. First, we are launching our variable annuity enhancement to Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis tool. Contact us for details and stay […]
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
{December 19th, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, hope, and joy. We sincerely thank you for partnering with Wink and look forward to serving you in 2018. Merry Christmas from our family to yours! Wink, Inc. and Sheryl J. Moore. The Wink office will be closed on December 25th and December 26th to celebrate […]
#GivingTuesday
{November 28th, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
The Giving Tuesday campaign is a reminder that we all have the ability to donate something, whether it be time, money, items to a cause, group, individual that you care about and make this holiday season extra special for someone else, particularly those deemed less fortunate than oneself. We can also all agree, “it’s more blessed to […]
Benefits of a Gratitude List
{November 21st, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
The best way to reap the benefits of gratitude is to notice new things that you’re grateful for every day. Research by UC Davis psychologist Robert Emmons, author of Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier, shows that simply writing brief reflections on moments for which we’re thankful—can significantly increase well-being and life satisfaction. In the spirit of […]
Insurance Selling Magazine targets a Jan/Feb 2018 premiere issue
{October 31st, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
Insurance Forums is launching a print publication in early 2018, to complement their online content. For the past 10 years, Insurance Forums has remained the largest online media outlet for the insurance producers, RIAs, and financial advisors. As Insurance Forums’ membership grows beyond 80,000 producers, the void left by the print media is becoming more evident. Many Insurance Forums’ […]
Best of Des Moines Winners 2017
{October 5th, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
Which insurers took the honors for the Business Record’s annual Best of Des Moines poll results? Click HERE to view the full results. Principal topped out Best Life Insurance Company, Best Company to Work For, Best Company for Young Professionals, Best Company for Diversity in the Workplace, Best Company for Women to Work For, Best […]
Winks aids in Hurricane Harvey recovery
{September 5th, 2017} by Wink RockStars
Presence matters, whether you show up to provide aid in a disaster zone, send your love and emotional support, or donate financially, you make an impact. We may have watched Hurricane Harvey and the horrific flood from the comfort of our homes, located throughout the U.S., however, we have been present throughout the ordeal by […]
Charities Providing Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
{August 29th, 2017} by Charity Navigator
Our prayers are with all of those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Charities Providing Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey; view the list of charities at the bottom right of the Charity Navigator site for ways to help.
Be a blessing
{August 8th, 2017} by Wink RockStars
Brandon Jons was diagnosed with leukemia September 1989. He relapsed two years later and passed away on November 5th, 1991 at the age of five. “So many folks rallied to help us when he [Brandon] had leukemia. We even got adopted by a church group that made sure we had Christmas. And we had a benefit […]
Wink has a new home!
{July 6th, 2017} by Wink RockStars
The Wink office is now located at 5 Greenwood Terrace, Des Moines, Iowa 50312. Please note: The Wink team will be available intermittently Wednesday, July 12th – Friday, July 14th, 2017, while moving office locations. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 17th, 2017 from 8 AM – 5 PM, Central Time.
Operation Clean Up Easter Lake
{July 5th, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
The Wink team joined Polk County Conservation and the Easter Lake Watershed Project for a clean-up day at Easter Lake on June 23rd. Easter Lake is a man-made reservoir located within the city limits of Des Moines, Iowa. The lake was constructed in 1967 on the site of the last operating coal mine in Polk […]
Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time, 2016
{July 1st, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
We began tracking the individual product sales of indexed universal life (IUL) products in the second quarter of 2008. We recently updated our annual “Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time” chart to reflect IUL sales through 2016. Minnesota Life’s Eclipse Indexed Life has the title of the “Top Selling IUL of All Time” with […]
Wink supports National Annuity Awareness Month
{May 30th, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
We will be supporting the annual National Annuity Awareness Month in June. National Annuity Awareness Month is designed to provide awareness and understanding of annuities and their benefits in financial and retirement planning. Be sure to look for our social media communications with a focus on educating the public on the important role annuities play […]
Total Overall IUL Sales! (2016)
{May 16th, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
In 1998, Wink began tracking indexed universal life (IUL) sales by insurance carrier each year in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. We recently compiled all of the data from 1998 – 2016 to establish the top 10 indexed universal life carriers for the “Total Overall Indexed Universal Life Sales.” Global Atlantic Financial Group (Accordia […]
TOP SELLING INDEXED ANNUITIES OF ALL TIME! (2016)
{May 2nd, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
Wink continues to receive many inquiries about which products are the best-selling indexed annuities of all time. We began tracking individual product sales of indexed annuities in 2006; in 2013 we compiled these individual product sales to see which products were the top selling indexed annuities ” of all time” from 2006-2013. We decided to update […]
NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE DAY
{May 2nd, 2017} by Wink RockStars
May 2nd marks the anniversary of the day life insurance became available in the United States. 1759 On May 2, 1759, the charter was recorded for the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers — America’s first life insurance company. Known as the Presbyterian Ministers Fund for Life Insurance, […]
Total Overall Indexed Annuity Sales (2016)
{April 7th, 2017} by Jamie Johnson
We have tracked indexed annuity sales by insurance carrier each year since 1998 in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Did you know that All-Time sales for indexed annuities through 2016 are over $507.9 billion according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report?! Wow!! A few years ago we thought it would be interesting to compile the […]
Please join us in congratulating the Moore family!
{March 21st, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore gave birth to her handsome baby boy, Xander Paul Moore on March 14th, 2017. Xander Paul weighed 8 lbs, 10 oz and is 20 1/4 inches long. Sheryl and baby Xander are both doing great and resting up. Please join us in congratulating the Moore family and welcoming Xander […]
Connect the Wink way! Social Media resources
{February 27th, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
Social media affects everything we do. As valued Wink subscribers, we invite you to utilize our social resources to share your breaking news and engage in adept “employerism” by engaging a vast talent pool of insurance industry professionals. Please send the link to your news release and career openings to support@winkintel.com. We’ll share throughout our social networks. […]
They are on fire to read!
{February 13th, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
Last year, Sheryl J. Moore funded Mrs. Tully Lahmann’s DonorsChoose.org project on Wink’s behalf. Mrs. Tully Lahmann needed to obtain a graphic library of books that consisted of graphic novels, biographies, and graphic nonfiction books for her classroom. Graphic novels are a great way to entice students to love reading, while simultaneously building their reading […]
Birthday memories
{January 24th, 2017} by Wink RockStars
Happy Birthday AJ! CLICK HERE to view our tribute to celebrate the life of AJ for his mom, Sheryl J. Moore. When God Comforted Me © Colleen Mclean Published on April 2015 From heaven he was delivered As a baby unto you, When God said to me softly I’m trusting you to […]
Accept the challenges
{January 5th, 2017} by Wink's RockStars
General George Smith Patton Jr. said, “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” This past year was a challenging year for most with a lot of uncertainty; can you say, DOL Fiduciary Rule?! We shared over 366 unique articles regarding the DOL rule in 2016 and news circling the ruling […]
Merry Christmas!
{December 20th, 2016} by Wink RockStars
The Wink office will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th to spend the joyous holiday with our families.
Balance of productivity and Wink-awesomeness
{December 13th, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
Sheryl, Wink’s CEO and Tori, VP of Operations are the founding and guiding forces of Wink. To be the best of the best, we often find ourselves in uncharted waters; navigating the business requires the forecasting, inspiration, and commitment of Sheryl along with Tori’s communication and sharp thinking to clear the path to our success. We […]
Grateful heart
{November 22nd, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
In this time of gratitude, we give thanks for YOU. We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us each and every day. Counting you among our customers is something for which we are especially grateful. The Wink office will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th to enjoy the holiday […]
Random Acts of Kindness
{November 9th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
#RAOK The giving spirit doesn’t stop after the holidays at Wink. We embrace this spirit every day and strive to make random acts of kindness become not-so-random. Our collective Wink family is grateful to feel blessed and as a result, we are diligent in “paying it forward” to our family, friends, colleagues, and strangers. We want to […]
BINGO!
{November 8th, 2016} by Wink RockStars
From Italy’s Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia originating in 1530, to Beano reaching the U.S. in 1929 and evolving to the game we know today; Bingo has proven to be a popular game as it has continued across countries for ages. In the senior community, Bingo is great for recreational therapy and socializing. It is easy […]
Graphic Novels Excite Students to Read!
{October 25th, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore believes that getting students excited about reading can change their lives. Her son, A.J. Betts loved reading graphic novels, a book made up of comics content, and so does Mrs. Tully Lahmann’s class. Mrs. Tully Lahmann commented “I brought in a couple of my son’s and the kids went crazy. […]
Detailed commission information on all indexed annuities.
{October 18th, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
We have received reports that insurance companies are engaging expensive consulting and actuarial firms, in order to obtain compensation information on indexed annuities, so that they can perform their due diligence in regards to “reasonable compensation.” GREAT NEWS FOR YOU!! You (your employer) are likely already paying for a resource that houses detailed commission information […]
This is likely to be Wink’s only blog about golf.
{September 26th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
Does playing golf enhance your career in the financial industry? It certainly can be effective for networking; how may other chances do we get to build relationships and allot time for a four hour meeting?! This is likely to be Wink’s only blog about golf. While we do have a couple of deft golfers who are more […]
Wink’s Office Hours
{September 9th, 2016} by Wink RockStars
The Wink office may close at noon on Fridays but the RockStars are working 24/7 behind the scenes to ensure the most current & accurate data on our site! The Wink office is open: Monday- Thursday, 8 AM -5PM and Friday, 8 AM -Noon, Central Time
Out of the Darkness Walk
{September 6th, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
Sheryl J. Moore and members of the Wink team will be walking in Central Iowa’s Out of the Darkness Walk, to join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and […]
#FirstSevenJobs
{August 9th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
Last week, Twitter user @mariancall asked her followers, “What were your first seven jobs?” and the hashtag #FirstSevenJobs took off. Entrepreneur staff writer Lydia Belanger picked up the story and writes “Everyone has to start somewhere.” It’s inspiring to see the zig zagging that others took on the path to success. It’s also fun to reminisce […]
Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time, 2015
{August 4th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
We began tracking the individual product sales of indexed universal life (IUL) products in the second quarter of 2008. We recently updated our annual “Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time” chart to reflect IUL sales through 2015. Minnesota Life’s Eclipse Indexed Life took over the title of the “Top Selling IUL of All Time” with […]
Good Luck Coach Peterson!
{July 19th, 2016} by Wink RockStars
Good luck to our VP of Operations, Tori Peterson as she leads her talented Grandview Little League 2016 AllStars softball girls through Regionals in South Bend Indiana this weekend. The winner will be 2016 Senior League Softball Central Region Champion. UPDATE on July 25, 2016: These champions came home with THIRD PLACE! […]
Innovating in Adverse Markets
{July 14th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
The third annual Des Moines Insurance Conference, held in Des Moines, IA at the Principal home office on June 28th, 2016, gave attendees had a special treat for lunch and it wasn’t just the great brownies provided. Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore was the guest speaker at the conference luncheon presenting on “Innovating in Adverse […]
Total Overall IUL Sales! (2015)
{July 11th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
In 1998, Wink began tracking indexed universal life sales by insurance carrier each year in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Please enjoy our updated “Total Overall Indexed Universal Life Sales” data from 1998 through 2015. Global Atlantic Financial Group (Accordia Life) continues as the leader for Total Overall Indexed Indexed Universal Life Sales with […]
All you need to know about everything that matters
{July 6th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
Wink took an extended holiday weekend to celebrate Independence Day; we hope you had a great holiday too! Since we want you to be the first-to-know on all of the hot and trending industry news, we delayed the newsletter until Thursday morning this week just to ensure you have the most up-to-date news. As you know, we monitor […]
June is National Annuity Awareness Month
{June 21st, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
National Annuity Awareness Month was created to provide much needed awareness and education on annuities. We want to have agents get some skin in the game too when it comes to National Annuity Awareness Month! The idea is to take the message viral and that’s something that agents can really help with. Follow Wink on Social […]
Top Selling Indexed Annuities of All Time! 2006-2015
{June 7th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
Wink receives many inquiries about which products are the best-selling indexed annuities of all time. We began tracking individual product sales of indexed annuities in 2006; a few years ago we compiled these individual product sales to see which products were the top selling indexed annuities ” of all time” from 2006-2013. Let’s take a […]
Join Sheryl J. Moore at the 5th Annual Americas Structured Products & Derivatives Conference 2016| Exclusive discount to attend
{June 1st, 2016} by Wink RockStars
Meet Sheryl J. Moore at the 5th Annual Americas Structured Products & Derivatives Conference, which will take place on June 16-17, 2016 at the Revere Hotel, in Boston. Sheryl will be speaking at the event. The Americas Structured Products & Derivatives conference is the biggest event of the industry dedicated to the Americas region. It brings together […]
Where is the Indexed RockStar off to next? June speaking events.
{May 3rd, 2016} by Wink's RockStars
Sheryl J. Moore, CEO of Wink, Inc., and Moore Market Intelligence (a.k.a. Indexed RockStar) will be speaking at the 5th Annual Americas Structured Products & Derivatives conference June 16-17, 2016 in Boston, MA. The two days conference will bring together senior representatives from retail banks, insurance companies, investment banks, fund managers as well as law firms, regulatory […]
In other news…
{April 12th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
You’ll notice in this week’s newsletter that a majority of the articles from this past week are all about the DOL Fiduciary Rule; especially as it pertains to indexed annuities. Here are some direct links to the “other industry news” included from this past week, if you need to step away from the rule for just […]
IndexedGirl’s May speaking event
{April 5th, 2016} by WInk's RockStars
Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore will be speaking at the upcoming Collabrix DOL Strategy Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa on May 23rd. Speakers at the event include: Where is the Indexed RockStar off to next? […]
Total Overall Indexed Annuity Sales (2015)
{March 29th, 2016} by Jamie Johnson
At Wink, we have been tracking indexed annuity sales by insurance carrier each year since 1998 in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Did you know that All-Time sales for indexed annuities through 2015 are over $439.9 billion according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report?! Wow!! A couple of years ago we thought it would be […]
Webinar guest speaker: Sheryl J. Moore on DOL update
{March 1st, 2016} by Wink RockStars
DOL UPDATE: Get ready for no-load annuities Thu, Mar 17, 2016 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT Learn from two industry titans how the proposed DOL ruling will impact your practice. Join guest speaker Sheryl J. Moore, an industry icon and educator, along with Alternative Brokerage CEO, Bob Phillips to learn about how the proposed […]
Thank you for a great year!
{February 23rd, 2016} by Wink RockStars
A snapshot of events that defined our 2015: WinkYearEnd2015 ************************************************
Presidents Day 2016
{February 9th, 2016} by Wink RockStars
The Wink office will be closed Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents Day.
Goodbye 2015! HELLO 2016!
{December 28th, 2015} by Wink RockStars
We wish you a safe and happy new year!
Merry Christmas from our house to yours!
{December 22nd, 2015} by Sheryl J. Moore and the Wink Rockstars
Wink’s Note: The Wink office will be closed December 24th & 25th as we celebrate the holiday with our families.
Demystifying Risk-Controlled Indices And Crediting Methods
{December 4th, 2015} by Wink, Inc
With interest rates at historical lows, and volatility always looming, indexed annuity sales have been reaching record levels year over year. How have risk-controlled indices contributed to this steady and impressive growth? Join our panel of industry leaders as they tackle this question, including Sheryl J. Moore, CEO of Moore Market Intelligence and co-author of […]
Happy Thanksgiving
{November 24th, 2015} by Wink RockStars
So much to be thankful for this year… but most importantly, we are thankful for YOU! Many blessings from the Wink family! Happy Thanksgiving! Wink will be closed November 26th- 27th to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with our families.
Wink supports local Fitness for Food Fundraiser
{November 2nd, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
The 2015 FITNESS FOR FOOD FUNDRAISER will be held on November 10th, 6 P.M., at Willowbrook Elementary School in Altoona, IA. 100% of all donations to the Fitness for Food Fundraiser are used to purchase turkey dinner meals that feed a family of four through Hy-Vee in Altoona. In return, the dinners are then donated to Caring […]
Blessed are the Mothers
{October 14th, 2015} by Wink RockStars
On September 25, 2015 Sherri (Luett) Timm was laid to rest. Sherri treasured her family; what was most important to her was being a mother and grandmother. She liked to cross-stitch and hanging on a wall in her home was her Blessed are the Mothers framed cross-stitch. Blessed are the Mothers who love God, for […]
Meals From the Heartland: Annual Hunger Fight
{September 8th, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
Wink Rock Stars volunteered at the 8th Annual Hunger Fight with Meals from the Heartland and helped package 4 MILLION meals in just FOUR DAYS! Every year, the Annual Hunger Fight has a tremendous impact on alleviating local and global hunger. The meals are distributed to food-insecure children and families by partners like Convoy of Hope, DMARC, and […]
National Suicide Prevention Week
{September 1st, 2015} by Bob Gebbia
Dear Friends, We have some real momentum going into National Suicide Prevention Week – September 6-12. We recently partnered with the Anxiety Depression Association of America and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention to conduct a public opinion poll on mental health and suicide prevention, and the results are truly encouraging. Highlights include: Nearly […]
Coming Soon!
{August 25th, 2015} by Wink RockStars
Serving as the industry’s #1 resource of indexed insurance product sales; Wink’s Sales & Market Report is unique in that it provides sales by product, company, crediting method, index, distribution channel, surrender charge period and more. The newest version of Wink’s Sales & Market Report will be released with the upcoming 2nd Quarter, 2015 results! […]
#ILookLikeAnAgent
{August 18th, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
Wink loves the latest viral Twitter campaign #ILookLikeAnEngineer! Facing our own industry stereotypes, we can relate with fellow insurance agents who “do not fit the cookie-cutter mold”. Calling all Agents! Stand up and join our campaign! Tweet us a photo to redefine who an insurance agent is #ILookLikeAnAgent Click HERE for further #ILookLikeAnEngineer inspiration
Sincere condolences
{August 4th, 2015} by Wink Rockstars
We send our sincere condolences out to Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore. Her grandfather, Raymond Sundberg recently passed away. Raymond Verlin Sundberg served as an insurance agent with New York Life and Midland National Life for years. He never knew a stranger, and loved talking with just about anyone. He was so very proud of Sheryl as they […]
Love is in the air- Jamie Johnson and Family welcome baby!
{June 16th, 2015} by Victoria Peterson
We are very excited to welcome the newest member of our extended Wink, Inc. family: Bremen Leo Johnson! Bremen Leo is the son of Wink Communication Specialist, Jamie Johnson and her husband Jack. Bremen (Brey-muhn) is the first child for the Johnsons. He was born Monday June 8th at 9:33 A.M, weighed 7lbs 15.2 oz, and […]
April Showers bring May…
{April 28th, 2015} by Wink's RockStars
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Earth Day Trash Bash 2015
{April 21st, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
On Friday, April 24th the Wink Rockstars will be joining The Bash! The Earth Day Trash Bash that is, with over 1200 volunteers in the Des Moines area to pick-up litter, clear out invasive species, clean up our creeks, plant trees and native species and more. Wink Rockstars will be rolling up their sleeves to […]
Total Overall Indexed Universal Sales and Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time! (2014)
{April 7th, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
At Wink, we have been tracking indexed universal life sales by insurance carrier each year since 1998 in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Last year we compiled all the results to see which companies are the top ten for overall sales. We are continuing our analysis this year by updating the “Total Overall […]
Total Overall Indexed Annuity Sales and Best-Selling Indexed Annuities of All Time
{March 31st, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
At Wink, we have been tracking indexed annuity sales by insurance carrier each year since 1998 in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Last year we thought it would be interesting to compile the year-end sales to see which carriers would be in the top ten for total overall indexed annuity sales from 1998-2013. […]
February 2nd – 6th, 2015 We are going to C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E
{January 27th, 2015} by Jamie Johnson
On February 15th, 2015 Indexed Annuities turn 20 years old! Wink is going to C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E this birthday all month long; during the first full week of the month and we invite you to join us for a special treat. From February 2nd to February 6th, YOU (yes, YOU!) can access Wink’s AnnuitySpecs analysis tool for […]
Exciting enhancements for Wink’s services in 2015!
{December 31st, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Happy New Year! Thank YOU for being a part of the extended Wink family in 2014. We’ve made it our resolution to offer the best darned competitive intel in the life insurance and annuity industries. Period. To ring in the new year, we are excited to announce enhancements for our analysis tools, AnnuitySpecs and LifeSpecs! Effective January 1st, […]
Bullied, gay teen’s ‘dying wish’ denied after suicide
{October 29th, 2014} by MSNBC Originals
After AJ Bett’s suicide from bullying some of his organs were rejected because he was gay, according to his mom Sheryl Moore [Wink’s CEO]. Click here to view
Insurance Carrier & Agent Summit
{October 22nd, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore will be speaking at Laser App Software’s two day Insurance Carrier & Agent Summit event at the West Des Moines Marriott in West Des Moines Iowa. The summit is designed to educate insurance carriers and agencies. Both sessions are free to attend. Insurance Carrier Day Wednesday, November 5th: 8 am – […]
Wink’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
{September 10th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Wink recently joined the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce and celebrated their location in Pleasant Hill, Iowa on Tuesday September 9th, 2014 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore, purchased the building at 5148 E. University Avenue over two years ago after doubling her staff and outgrowing their previous office. The building, remodeled […]
Months before his death, he decided to become an organ donor: Wink’s Blog
{August 18th, 2014} by Wink
It’s been just over a year since Sheryl J. Moore’s (CEO of Wink, Inc. and Moore Market Intelligence) son took his own life. Sheryl recently learned that while AJ’s organs– heart, lungs, kidneys– were donated, his eyes were not. Why were his eyes ineligble to donate? We would like to share AJ’s donation story and Sheryl’s fight to change outdated […]
Join us in Vegas #AdvnetSummit August 13th-15th, 2014
{July 23rd, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
We are pleased to announce that Wink, Inc.’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore, will be speaking at the Advisor Network Summit taking place August 13-15th at The Venetian in Las Vegas. The Advisor Network Summit (#AdvnetSummit) is a peer-to-peer event for top Life-Health advisors to stay up to date with current industry trends, marketing strategies and selling techniques. #AdvnetSummit will provide advisors […]
Happy Fourth of July!
{July 1st, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
The Wink team will be out of the office July 3rd and 4th, enjoying an extended patriotic celebration of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Top-notch coaching both in and out of the office
{June 26th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Wink’s VP, , is a top-notch coach both in and out of the office. Peterson coached the Grandview Little League Bomberettes; the Wink-sponsored softball team made up of girls, ages 13-16, from around the Des Moines metro area, this summer. The Bomberettes finished the season with a 16-20 record and Coach Peterson was given the opportunity to lead […]
Do You Really Know What Retirement is?
{June 13th, 2014} by Wink's RockStars
The link to the 6.5.14 National Annuity Awareness Month Webcast #1 replay: https://nafa.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NAFA-Webcast-Do-We-Really-Know-What-Retirement-Is-6-5-14-8.30-AM.mov Don’t miss out on the other events at: http://annuityed.org/about-safe/national-annuity-awareness-month/ JUNE IS NATIONAL ANNUITY AWARENESS MONTH During the month of June, fellow trade associations will provide educational material, webcasts and social media communications to help educate financial professionals and the public […]
Wink’s logo was featured in the LogoLounge’s annual list of design trends.
{June 3rd, 2014} by Wink, Inc.
The PUSH Branding & Design designed logo for Wink was featured in the LogoLounge’s annual list of design trends. Click here to read!
ADVISORS AND TRADERS: Understanding the CREDITING METHODS
{May 27th, 2014} by N/A
Two-day options course for Annuity Marketing practitioners. Group Rates NOW AVAILABLE! Brought to you by Chicago Hedging Company and S&P Dow Jones Join S&P Dow Jones, CBOE, Wink, Inc., and Chicago Hedging Company for 2 days of learning about Options, Indexed Crediting Methods, and new indices that will help you excel in providing retirement solutions […]
Indexed Annuity Seminar: Special event for Annuity professionals.
{May 27th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Indexed Annuity Seminar: Special event for Annuity professionals. Wednesday June 11, 2014 1pm to 4pm At the Hilton Garden Inn -West Des Moines Alan Grissom, Global Head of Insurance, S&P Dow Jones Indices Sheryl Moore, CEO, Wink, Inc. Vinit Srivastava, Senior Director, S&P Dow Jones Indices Russell Rhoads, Senior Instructor, CBOE Options Institute Matthew […]
Wink participated in the Earth Day Trash Bash!
{May 13th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
The Wink Team participated in the 2014 Earth Day Trash Bash on April 25, 2014. The annual Trash Bash one of the many things that make the city of Des Moines a great place to live, work, and play. There were over 1200 registered participants at more than 60 project locations throughout the greater […]
Advisor Network Summit
{April 29th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore, will be speaking at the Advisor Network Summit. Don’t miss out! Be sure to take advantage of this well rounded program that includes distinguished and award winning advisor/speakers, unrivaled networking opportunities, and superior educational opportunities. Join Us At This CAN’T MISS Industry Conference The Advisor Network Summit is designed to be […]
Save the date! Two-day options course for Annuity Marketing practitioners
{April 24th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
GROUP RATES NOW AVAILABLE!
What is SAFE?
{April 24th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
The Society for Annuity Facts & Education (SAFE), Inc. embarked on its mission to raise awareness and provide the public with reliable information about annuities beginning May 2012. SAFE’s mission is provide accurate, easy-to-understand information about annuities and their role of insuring retirement saving and retirement income to Americans. Organized as a 501(c)3 charitable, educational […]
Updated: TOTAL OVERALL IUL SALES AND TOP SELLING IULs OF ALL TIME (2013)
{April 24th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
UPDATED: As promised: the top ten carriers for Total Overall Indexed Universal Life Sales from 1998-2013! Since 1998 we have been tracking indexed annuity and indexed universal life sales by insurance carrier for each quarter. We report on their year-end sales in our 4th Quarter Wink’s Sales & Market Reports. I thought it would be interesting to compile all the results […]
Total Overall Indexed Annuity Sales and Best-Selling Indexed Annuities of All Time
{April 8th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Since 1998, we have been tracking indexed annuity sales by insurance carrier and each year in our 4th Quarter Wink’s Sales & Market Reports, we report their year-end sales. I thought it would be interesting to compile the year-end sales and see which carriers would be in the top ten for total overall indexed annuity […]
Springtime is a special time for Sheryl J. Moore and family!
{March 25th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
We are very excited to welcome the newest member of our extended Wink family: Jackson Alexander Moore! Jackson is the son of Sheryl J. Moore (CEO of Wink and Moore Market Intelligence) and her husband Jeremiah. He is baby brother to sisters: Lexi and Aaliyah Betts. Jackson was born on the night of March 23rd […]
Quotable
{February 4th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
“It seems I’ve been preaching about how valuable these [indexed annuity] products are for 15 years, and people are finally starting to get the memo!” ~Sheryl J. Moore, president and chief executive officer, Moore Market Intelligence and Wink, Inc.
Heads up D.C! Here’s a new position for your energy and expertise. Are you qualified?
{February 4th, 2014} by Jamie Johnson
Heads up to those in the D.C. metro area! Here’s an opportunity that was sent to us to forward on. This is one for a high-energy, self-starting individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. Don’t miss out! Are you qualifed? Company: Kestler Financial Group Position: Internal Wholesaler Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area Job Description: Kestler Financial Group, […]
Competive Intel Rockstar wanted. Is it you?
{January 7th, 2014} by Victoria Peterson
We’ve got the Intel – and the career – you need! 😉 Wink is a group of cool, fun, and intelligent insurance professionals. Our specific mission? (And yours, should you choose to accept it!) To provide the best darned competitive intelligence to the life insurance and annuity industries. Period. SUMMARY: We are looking for a […]
Are you dedicated to promoting the understanding of fixed annuities through the education? Director wanted.
{December 20th, 2013} by Sheryl J. Moore
Submitted by: Kim O’Brien, President & CEO kim@nafa.com JOB DESCRIPTION – Education CONSULTANT TITLE: Director of Education LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona at an office site to be determined TYPE: Contracted Consultant GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The position is responsible for strengthening relationships with current NAFA members through educational initiatives: including constructing and maintaining the NAFA web content and presence; directing the […]
Look to Wink at NAILBA 32!
{November 15th, 2013} by Jamie Johnson
Look to Wink at NAILBA 32! Sheryl J. Moore’s Wink rockstars will be at NAILBA 32 on November 21st-23rd and we’ve got the intel you need *wink*! You won’t want to miss our Booth #305. Our mission is to provide the best darned competitive intelligence to the life insurance and annuity industries. Period. We don’t do […]
Income Rocks! Guaranteed Retirement Income Rocks!
{October 7th, 2013} by Jamie Johnson
Most workers really WANT to have guaranteed retirement income and they’ll give up some of their salary for it. InsuranceNewsNet Magazine shared with us in their August 2013 edition: Guaranteed Retirement Income Rocks A lot of workers really want to have a guaranteed income in retirement, so much that they are willing to pull the […]
We are Wink!
{August 21st, 2013} by Jamie Johnson
We have rebranded to one name, one new dynamic website, same ownership, same people, great service, and unparalleled competitive intelligence tools- AnnuitySpecs and LifeSpecs. Wink, Inc. is now the competitive intelligence firm behind the AnnuitySpecs and LifeSpecs tools! Wink is also distributing Wink’s Sales & Market Report. The rebrand to Wink encompasses all of our […]
Our hearts go out to Sheryl and family in this difficult time of sorrow. [UPDATE]
{August 1st, 2013} by Wink, Inc
It is with deep personal regret that we write to inform of the unexpected death on Saturday of Sheryl Moore’s son, A.J., a treasured member of our Wink family. Sheryl will be unavailable during this difficult time; in the meantime please do contact the Wink, Inc office directly at support@annuityspecs.com or 515-262-2623. We will inform you […]
Our hearts go out to Sheryl J. Moore, President and CEO of Wink, and her family in this difficult time of sorrow.
{July 29th, 2013} by Wink, Inc
Many of you have heard the story, however you may not have known his name or face. A.J., Sheryl J. Moore’s son, inspired her to start her company in 2005, and he is a treasured member of our Wink family. A.J.’s life ended unexpectedly early Saturday morning, we are deeply saddened to lose him. Sheryl […]
WOMAN Fall Forum
{July 24th, 2012} by Sheryl J. Moore
Join independent female financial professionals from across the country to network, learn, and share on October 15-17, in Panora, Iowa. At the 2012 WOMAN™ Fall Forum you can: Learn how to better market yourself and your practice with marketing and sales ideas from some of the top female producers in the country. Gain new insights […]
